Senior Supply Chain Planner

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Top Vitae Full time

Our client is looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join their dynamic team. The Supply Planner will be responsible for developing and executing short and long-term supply plans to meet customer demand. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in supply chain planning. The Supply Planner will be a key member of the team, working closely with other departments to ensure that customer orders are met in a timely and efficient manner. The Supply Planner will be a strategic thinker, with a great eye for detail and an ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and lead Supply planning processes
  • Generate and analyze supply planning data to drive business decisions
  • Identify and implement improvements in complex processes and operations
  • Collaborate on various projects dedicated to products, portfolio, or sourcing changes
  • Develop and execute inventory plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability of products
  • Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet customer demand
  • Analyze sales and inventory data to identify short and long-term trends
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
  • Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to identify areas of improvement
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure supply chain goals are met
  • Implement supply & inventory planning strategies to reduce costs and enhance efficiency
  • Develop and maintain accurate supply forecasts to support supply chain strategies
  • Monitor and report on inventory levels to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Collect, analyze, prepare, and tabulate operational data and present results and trends
  • Manage and create all material forecast to & purchase orders supplier
  • Support development and/or upgrade planning tool to meet business needs
  • Manage, Plan and Coordinate logistics with suppliers and freight service providers

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years supply planning experience and/or inventory analysis
  • Experience in FMCG environment
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of import/export & local logistics, & incoterms
  • Experience in liaising with sales and operations in developing and tracking forecasts essential
  • Experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders
  • Multinational experience would be an advantage
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or relevant NQF level is essential.
  • Computer literacy – Excel intermediate level.
  • CPIM advantageous

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying



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